Thursday , 18 April 2024

TLR 22SCT Build – Part 10 – Body, Wheels and Tires

TLR 22SCT Build
TLR 22SCT Build

The Build – Part 10
In Part 10 we finish up our Losi 22SCT build; the body, the wheels and the tires. Four quick steps…let’s get to it!

Build Notes:
You’ll be using CA glue to bond the tires to the wheels. Be VERY careful with this glue; it bonds fingers to objects just as well as it does the tires!

The 22SCT doesnt’ come with tires simply because Losi isn’t sure where you’ll be running your truck. Letting you choose your own tires helps keep the cost of the truck down (since you may never use the tires they provide anyway).

TLR 22SCT Build - Step 110
TLR 22SCT Build – Step 110
For rubber, I went with AKA Handlebar tires all the way around. These should work great on the surface I’m running on. I also chose to use the beadlock style rings instead of the dish covers. I do like the dish covers more, but I’m dying them red to match the truck.

TLR 22SCT Build - Step 111
TLR 22SCT Build – Step 111
After mounting the tires (see my Tire Mounting How To), slide the front tires onto the axles and secure with the 7mm locknut.

TLR 22SCT Build - Step 112
TLR 22SCT Build – Step 112
Follow the same instructions as above for the rear tires.

TLR 22SCT Build - Step 113
TLR 22SCT Build – Step 113
Finally, paint your body and mount it up. Use the 4 body clips to secure. You can raise and lower the body by raising or lowering the body mount posts. For those of you that like to cut the body out (to keep air flowing through it), you can see I did that on this Proline body (see my How to Prep a Short Course Body).

That’s it, you’re done! Now get your 22SCT out to the track and show the competition what’s up!

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About Tony Phalen

Tony Phalen - As an avid RC enthusiast, Tony has been building, bashing and racing RC Cars for over 30 years. He has participated in every kind of surface racing events - 1/18 scale trucks, 1/10 scale TC, Rock Racers, Rally - if it had wheels, he's raced it! He's also worked on both sides of the industry fence; collaborating with many major manufacturers (as well as being a sponsored driver) to working for a high-profile industry magazine. During this time he has learned many tricks, tips and techniques and is sharing that knowledge on CompetitionX - the most informative RC website on the internet!

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